The Ursid Meteor Shower Will Peak This Weekend

Summary: Get ready to look up! The Ursid meteor shower is peaking this weekend, right around December 21st and 22nd. This holiday light show happens when the Earth passes through the dusty trail left by Comet 8P/Tuttle. These tiny pieces of space rock hit our atmosphere at over 100,000 miles per hour and burn up, creating beautiful shooting stars.

You can expect to see about 5 to 10 meteors every hour. The best time to watch is right before dawn. There is one catch: a near-full moon might make the sky a bit too bright, but you should still be able to spot the biggest and brightest meteors shining through. So, grab a warm coat and a blanket, and enjoy the winter sky!

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